Kuerdening Travel Guide in Xinjiang｜The Ultimate Autumn Scenery in the Heart of the Tianshan Mountains

Welcome to Xinjiang's hidden gem! This guide will help you explore Kuerdening while avoiding any pitfalls👇 🌟【Why You Must Visit Kuerdening】 📍Location: Southeast Gongliu County, Ili Prefecture, Xinjiang ✨The world's largest snow ridge spruce forest! Pristine natural scenery of World Natural Heritage level 🏔️Unique north-south valley with breathtaking views beyond photos 📸Fewer people, more beautiful scenery! A more untouched photo paradise than Nalati 🍂Autumn from September to October is legendary! Colorful like an oil painting 🌄【Best Time to Visit】 May-June｜Wild lilies and ice flowers bloom❄️ July-August｜Lush greenery, perfect summer retreat🌿 September-October｜Golden fairy tale world🍁 (Highly recommended!) November-April｜Snow-covered forest and plains❄️ 🚗【Recommended Itineraries】 🔸1-Day Tour (Compact) Visitor Center → Kafeng Base Camp → Qimengde Viewing Platform (must-go!) → Ayusai Viewing Platform → Spruce King Hiking → Exit Scenic Area 🔸2-Day Tour (In-depth Experience) Day 1: Depart from Yining → Ayusai Viewing Platform → Light Hiking → Stay at Scenic Area Guesthouse Day 2: Deep tour of Qimengde Viewing Platform → Exit via East Valley 💡Tips: - Allow 2-3 hours for hiking and photography at Qimengde Viewing Platform - Buying a package ticket is more cost-effective for self-driving tours 🎫【Tickets & Transportation】 ⏰Opening Hours: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM (Peak Season) 💰Tickets: 60 RMB/person + 30 RMB shuttle bus (Booking in advance recommended) 🚙Self-driving: 3.5 hours from Yining (Navigate to "Kuerdening Scenic Area") 🏡【Accommodation & Food】 ▪️Scenic area guesthouses: Immersive experience under snowy mountain stars✨ ▪️Must-try Kazakh dishes: Hand-pulled lamb + horse milk yogurt ⚠️Accommodations are in high demand during peak season! Book early 💼【Pre-Trip Essentials】 ☑️Bring enough cash (poor signal in mountainous areas) ☑️Sun protection essentials: sunglasses + hat + sunscreen ☑️Big temperature difference! Thin down jacket is a must ☑️Protect the environment! Please take your trash with you 📸【Photography Hotspots】 Spruce forest in the morning light🌲 Panoramic view of the golden mountain at sunset🌄 Boardwalk + forest + snow mountain combo📷 (The boardwalk spot in the photos is perfect for shooting!) 🔥The stunning scenery here is definitely worth a special trip! Save this guide and get ready to go～